VIENTIANE: The 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project, under construction in Xekong and Attapeu provinces, is expected to be ...

A cross-border QR payment service between Vietnam and Laos has been launched to bolster tourism and spending between the two ...

To cross the border between the two southeast Asian countries, Amelie Maurice-Jones opts for a more serene (and economical) ...

The governments of Laos and Vietnam have initiated a cross-currency transaction service and cross-border payment system using ...

During the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Sen. Tammy ...

A new QR code payment system now allows seamless cross-border payments between Vietnam and Laos, marking a milestone in financial integration. The announcement ceremony was attended by Prime Minister ...

Whether through complicity or ignorance, Thailand is increasingly at the heart of foreign security operations targeting ...

The country of Laos is often overlooked by travelers exploring Southeast Asia. Nestled between the well-trodden paths of ...

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As the permanent host city of the China-ASEAN Expo, Nanning has become a vital platform for China's engagement with ASEAN.

In recent years, Nanning has emerged as a significant tourism hub, connecting travelers from China to ASEAN destinations ...

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, grilling President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary over whether he had the “breadth ...